Best Mark Deeks Podcasts (2024)

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TOFOP with Kirk Docker — "I Have To Ask The Tough Questions" 1:10:54

1h ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Wil is joined by Kirk Docker, the man behind the ABC's revealing series, You Can't Ask That. Kirk shares an insight into his fascinating work as a producer/interviewer and what went into forming his unique approach to the craft. Hear gems that might help inform hard conversations in your life, such as, "not asking tough questions is often about sel…

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2 Guys 1 Cup: Round 18, 2024 1:00:44

35m ago1:00:44

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This week it's Wil's turn to bask in the afterglow of an upset win, but Wil he still be happy if the Dogs' next flag is built off the back of a Lobb-led defence? A vibe check of the ladder proves that no one in the footy media knows what they're talking about (especially on this show). Also, can the guys pass a footy quiz? And A Pies fan chimes in …

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2G1C Bonus: Charlie Still Flying High After Saints Win! (And Almost Got In A Fight!) 1:01:50

2d ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Catching up on your mail for 2 Guys 1 Cup. Plus some explosive fan rivalries. But first — Charlie Clausen take the floor and F*CK YOU SYDNEY! Keep up with all things 2 Guys 1 Cup and more here 👉 @everyone.relax See TOFOP live on August 3: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1221398 See Wil live: https://comedy.com.au/artist/wil-anderson/ Ever…

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WILOSOPHY: Mark Watson - Live Life Having Properly Lived It 1:59:48

3d ago1:59:48

1:59:48

"Live life having properly lived it" Some people would say that being a comedian in your mid-40s would mean that your best days are behind you, but Mark Watson believes his best projects are still ahead of him. Mark and Wil chat about the idea of 'main character energy', the value of celebrating successes and failures, how Taskmaster differs from t…

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TOFOP: Dog Couch (Live in Melbourne with Celia Pacquola and John Deeks) 1:10:07

4d ago1:10:07

1:10:07

TOFOP is back in the Basement!! For the first of their three live shows, Wil and Charlie are joined by Australia's Most Chaotic Emcee, John 'Deeksie' Deeks, who's taken the lead on selling merch despite not being asked... They're also joined by the incredible Celia Pacquola, who makes a case for herself to replace Charlie as TOFOP co-host. Plus, an…

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The Video Store Presents: Silver's Streak Vol. 4 - Hudson Hawk & The Last Boy Scout 53:34

5d ago53:34

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It's the final episode of the most niche podcast mini-series of all time!! Charlie and Guy are finishing up with a Bruce Willis double-header – Hudson Hawk and The Last Boy Scout. Could ANYONE have directed the bizarre mess that is Hudson Hawk and made it good? Why were so many leading men in Joel Silver films wearing enormous pants? Are mid-budget…

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 17, 2024 44:42

6d ago44:42

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It's Schrödinger's podcast, with Wil and Charlie recording in the liminal space where the Saints have not yet won or lost the game against the Swans. But, according to Charlie, "anything less than a flogging is a win"... They dub the season slogan to be "trust no one" and brainstorm acts for the Grand Final. Plus, a listener sends in an impressive …

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Sword of the Saxons! Steven's new book is out NOW. 44:22

8d ago44:22

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If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, a free copy of our book, Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing your Book, and other cool perks, check out our Patreon page. ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠ Today Matthew interviews Steven and they discuss Sword of the Saxons, bo…

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WILOSOPHY: Bec Melrose - Work Hard And Be Kind To People 1:39:28

10d ago1:39:28

1:39:28

"Work hard and be kind to people" Bec Melrose worked 20 jobs before she got herself in the Gruen writer's room with Wil, and she learned a lot along the way. They chat about what it was like going to uni with her mum, what it's like when Wil doesn't like an idea, and what the plural of Ibis is. Follow Bec on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bec…

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TOFOP: Big In Japan 58:29

11d ago58:29

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Producer Amy threatens to destroy TOFOP as we know it with her terrifying AI creation... However this leads Wil and Charlie to determine what countries should they try take over with the podcast, and some listener letters lead to idiom investigations. Plus, which celebrity was spotted not one, but twice, by the TOFOP team? Keep up with all things T…

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The Video Store Presents: Silver's Streak Vol. 3 - Predator 2 & Ricochet 1:02:30

12d ago1:02:30

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On the penultimate episode of Silver's Streak, Charlie and Guy discuss an underrated sequel and a forgotten gem - Predator 2 and Ricochet. They discuss Danny Glover's enormous pants, why Predator is actually a slasher film, and the irresistable charisma of Denzel Washington. Keep up with all things TOFOP and more here 👉 @everyone.relax See TOFOP li…

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 16, 2024 1:12:45

13d ago1:12:45

1:12:45

How far have Carlton gone to make sure their fans keep a lid on it and what does it have to do with Ben Mendelsohn? An early vibe check of the ladder show's that chaos is the real winner. What should Adam Kingsley upgrade to now that the stress ball's been put away. Charlie accidentally invents AFLX, and we hear from a Kangas fan about their rivalr…

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RPS to attend the Historical Novel Society Conference 2024! 3:19

16d ago3:19

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If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive BONUS EPISODES every month, a FREE copy of our book, Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing your Book, and other cool perks, check out our Patreon page. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠⁠ We've been invited to cover the 2024 Historical Novel Society conferen…

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WILOSOPHY: Elouise Eftos - Fake It Till You Make It 1:51:15

17d ago1:51:15

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"Fake it till you make it." Self-deprication in comedy is dead. Enter, Elouise Eftos: 'Australia's First Attractive Comedian'. Hot off the heels of picking up Director's Choice at the Sydney Comedy Festival, Elouise sits down with Wil to chat about her award-winning show, why she can't let the audience win, and what a 'Tra La La Girl' is. Follow El…

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TOFOP: License To Kill 1:10:29

18d ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Wil starts the episode off "hot and horny", which Charlie is not too hot on... Once that's over, they recap the first of the three live shows at the Basement in Melbourne, and the agent of chaos that is Deeksy. They declare themselves the cockroaches of podcasting, which leads to a brutal takedown of the top 10 Australian podcasts and a call for a …

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The Video Store Presents: Silver's Streak Vol. 2 - The Adventures of Ford Fairlaine & Die Hard 2 1:01:38

19d ago1:01:38

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On this instalment of Silver's Streak it's two films from the same director and very different vibes - Die Hard 2 and The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. The former, a hugely successful follow-up to an 80s classic whose main actor is shooting to stardom. The latter, a commercial and critical failure starring a controversial comedian banned from SNL. C…

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 15, 2024 1:04:51

20d ago1:04:51

1:04:51

It's been bye week for the Saints and Dogs so it's also been bye week for Wil and Charlie. A bombshell is dropped when Charlie reveals he's no longer an ambassador and Wil takes us behind the curtain of being a Bulldogs power broker (which mainly involves missing dinners). A new twist in Sockgate when a mysterious listener reaches out with some ins…

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Westerns & Cowboys - Dark Frontier with Matthew Harffy! 50:32

23d ago50:32

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If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, a free copy of our book, Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing your Book, and other cool perks, check out our Patreon page. ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠⁠ Today Steven interviews Matthew Harffy about his brand new book - Dark F…

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WILOSOPHY: Lloyd Langford - Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down 1:31:37

24d ago1:31:37

1:31:37

"Don't let the Joneses get you down" There are many ways that people get into stand-up, but getting a haircut is not a common one. But there's not much that's common about Lloyd Langford's story so far! Wil and Lloyd chat about his early days in Wales, the creative freedom that Taskmaster fosters, and why he still buys CDs. Watch Taskmaster Austral…

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TOFOP: Toilet Town 59:25

25d ago59:25

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This week, Charlie got himself into a dilemma involving who got bags and who didn't, but it's not what you think! Wil and Charlie have a brilliant spin-off idea for George Miller to do with a resource that hasn't been mentioned in the Mad Max world. Surveys indicate most men think they could land a plane if asked, but what about Wil and Charlie? Pl…

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The Video Store Presents: Silver's Streak Vol. 1 - Lethal Weapon 2 & Roadhouse 1:12:05

26d ago1:12:05

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The Video Store is back, and this time it's personal... Charlie and Guy Davis are here to break down the filmography of American producer Joel Silver. A man often parodied, and blacklisted from multiple production houses, he also produced some of the most iconic films of the 80s and 90s. In the first episode of Silver's Streak, Charlie and Guy are …

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 14, 2024 1:08:37

27d ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Wil and Charlie are back face-to-face for this 2 Guys 1 Cup! Will a call from Charlie still be correct by the end of the episode? Which player did Wil see doing their laundry? Were they washing their own socks?? Plus, in what may be a 2G1C first, Wil and Charlie attempt live commentary of the last 3 minutes of the Roos V Pies game! Keep up with all…

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Dr Mark Deeks of metal bands Winterfylleth and Ard! 56:58

30d ago56:58

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If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, a free copy of our book, Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing your Book, and other cool perks, check out our Patreon page.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcastMatthew and Steven chat this week with a musician for a change! Dr Mark Deeks is a choirma…

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WILOSOPHY: Jenny Tian - All You Have Is Now 1:45:11

1M ago1:45:11

1:45:11

"All you have is now" From going viral during lockdown, to being asked to open for Ronny Chieng, and going on Taskmaster Australia, it's been a big couple of years for Jenny Tian. She chats to Wil about leaning to be comfortable with taking up space, the advice she got from Josh Thomas and Peter Helliar, and what Taskmaster taught her about past re…

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TOFOP: Stunt Eating 1:12:30

1M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Wil and Charlie talk more about Furiosa, but not before they get onto some important tangents! Why are people so angry about a TikTok account called purplepingers? Why are Americans so obsessed with stunt eating? Is it mandatory for male actors to get ripped for every role?? What do you think is 'The Most TOFOP Thing Ever'? Submit your pick here: h…

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TOFOP With Aaron Gocs: Emu Step-Dads, Lo-Fi Content, and Deep Fried Ice Cream 55:33

1M ago55:33

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Aaron Gocs may be new to the TOFOP friend roster, but he's certainly not new to the world of comedy. Wil catches up Gocsy ahead of special screenings of his latest acting gig in The Emu War. They chat about his passion for sports, working with puppets, and the TV show he would love to make. Keep up with Gocsy: https://linktr.ee/aarongocs The Emu Wa…

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 13, 2024 1:09:49

1M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Charlie is obsessed with a moment from the pre-show on Friday night in which Gary Lyon and the Fox Footy team attempted to embarrass Jonathon Brown only for it to turn into one of the most cringe-inducing car crash TV moments of all time. Wil rates the sliders in Big Freeze 10, a Swans fan ranks their rivals and there's a little bit of footy talk i…

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Age of Sail author Katie Daysh joins us to talk about LEEWARD!! 1:01:45

1M ago1:01:45

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If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, a free copy of our book, Tips on Writing, Publishing and Marketing your Book, and other cool perks, check out our Patreon page. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠ Katie Daysh is an author from the Isle of Wight who loves to explore unhea…

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Todd Kerns of SLASH & the Conspirators puts the ROCK in RPS! 1:22:30

1M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, and other cool perks including a FREE copy of the book we wrote together, check out our patreon page: ⁠ / rockpaperswordspodcast Another episode and another musician who truly puts the ROCK in Rock, Paper, Swords! Todd "Dammit" Kerns is a multi-instru…

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WILOSOPHY: John Hastings – Live In The World You Want To Live In 2:23:41

1M ago2:23:41

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"Live in the world you want to live in" John Hastings has learned over the years that all the difficult gigs you do as a comedian will eventually be worth it. Wil and John sat down for a big old chat during the Melbourne Comedy Festival about the worst set he ever did that made him realise this. They also chat about how UK and US audiences compare,…

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TOFOP: Slip, Slop, Slap, Survive, Survive, Survive 1:04:58

1M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Wil and Charlie reflect on some of their classic moments/blunders and are now on the hunt for The Most TOFOP Thing EVER! They also discuss the new additions to the Slip, Slop, Slap campaign, and whether Sid the Seagull should be cancelled. Plus, Wil and Charlie give their thoughts on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, so consider yourself spoiler warned! In …

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TOFOP With Tom Gleeson: Taskmaster, Turning 50, And Turning Down Book Deals 39:28

1M ago39:28

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It's the Taskmaster himself!! Wil sits down with the wonderful Tom Gleeson to catch up about their time on Taskmaster, how turning 50 changes your perspective, and the show Tom's kids like better than Taskmaster AND Hard Quiz... Watch Taskmaster Australia on 10Play: https://10play.com.au/taskmaster Keep up with all things TOFOP and more here 👉 @eve…

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 12, 2024 1:01:51

1M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Harley's been ruled out of the Rising Star which leads to a discussion about the original Rising Star bad boy Corey McKernan and the realisation we might be as bad as The Footy Show. Kingy gets catty and Wil is over Kane's hot takes. Hawthorn are good again, but are the Crows kind of bad. A Carlton fan writes in about his rivalries and reinforces e…

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WILOSOPHY: Tom Cashman - If You Think About Happiness All The Time, You'll Ruin It 2:17:27

1M ago2:17:27

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"If you think about happiness all the time, you'll ruin it" Wil has spent a lot of time with Tom Cashman, but mainly under quite strange circumstances. As the Taskmaster's Assistant on Taskmaster Australia, Tom has given Wil envelopes, and stood by while he tries his best to do what they ask of him. Today they catch up under more condusive chat con…

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TOFOP: Hulme Highway 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

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Wil and Charlie are back doing TOFOP down the line and they're both so tired it seems to be affecting their recording equipment. Wil gives the sordid details of his coffee and sugar addictions, as well as some Taskmaster BTS. Charlie is being pushed to his physical and mental limits by a very head-strong Cavoodle puppy. Plus, some old faithful TOFO…

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The Unexplained: Explained - The Kelly Cahill Abduction with This Paranormal Life 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

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The final meeting of NEAPS (for now) calls for a very special case, and some very special guests! The fellas over at This Paranormal Life drop in to learn all about Kelly Cahill's apparent abduction by aliens in 1980s Gippsland. Charlie, Ben, Rory, and Kit chat about why you don't see crop circles in Australia, the early-internet character the alie…

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 11, 2024 55:45

2M ago55:45

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Wil and Charlie didn't get a chance to take part in Harleymania last week, but they won't make the same mistake twice. Should backflips be incorporated into more facets of the game? Why do Cheeky Jack and CJ have matching headbands and does it have anything to do with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Just your regular episode of your favourite foo…

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American Civil War author Cody C. Engdahl joins us for an entertaining chat today! 1:11:15

2M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

If you would like to help us with our running costs, and get exclusive bonus episodes every month, and other cool perks, check out our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Born and raised in Detroit, now living in Nashville, Tennessee, Cody C. Engdahl describes himself as a practitioner of the Southern Gentlemanly Arts, an a…

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WILOSOPHY: Kate Langbroek - Seek The Truth, Even If It Frightens You 1:54:07

2M ago1:54:07

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"Seek the truth, even if it frightens you" Kate Langbroek is someone who's never been afraid of trying something new. From brekky radio, to TV presenting, to packing up her family and moving to Italy, she's embodies the 'Yes, And' spirit! Wil chats with Kate about forbidden ideas, how her early days in radio influenced her career, being afraid of s…

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TOFOP: Big Jug Of Piss 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Charlie is back at it again with his Mr Bean-like life stories and this time it involves a Piss Jug. Wil questions the credibility of the procedure involved and they also share some niche celebrity encounters. Plus, a dive into the mailbag leads to a public holiday pitch that would cause chaos at 3AW, interpretations of the deeper meaning of a list…

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The Unexplained: Explained - Return to Humpty Doo with Paul Cropper 52:22

2M ago52:22

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The North Eastern Australian Paranormal Society (NEAPS) are opening up an old case file – The Humpty Doo Poltergeist – this time with insider info! Journalist Paul Cropper has literally written the book on Humpty Doo, and chats to Charlie and Ben about encountering the stone-throwing spook, alternate theories, and whether the story would've been di…

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 10, 2024 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Charlie is DONE talking about the Saints this week so don't even ask (except for when he brings the Saints up again later). What team does Charlie compare to Donald Trump in the 2016 Republican primaries? Could Wil's WWE-style rule idea make the premiership more interesting? What teams do Essendon fans want to shoot into the sun? Keep up with all t…

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Historical research! What resources do we use for our own novels? 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

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Researching is a huge part of a historical fiction author's life. In this episode we discuss what we use to embed ourselves in our chosen time periods. Support us on one of our 3 tiers on Patreon - patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcastIf you're an author or publisher and would like to sponsor one of our episodes, please get in touch. You can find us o…

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WILOSOPHY: Marc Fennell - Never Stop Asking Questions 1:48:59

2M ago1:48:59

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"Never stop asking questions" Presenter, documentarian, podcast royalty... The one and only Marc Fennell joins Wil to chat about his latest project (of many!!), the Audible original series This Is Not A Game. Marc shares his reasons behind taking public political stands, what he's learned about humans from his work, sage advice from Andrew Denton a…

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TOFOP: Normal Sized Backpack 59:27

2M ago59:27

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Wil has reverse Memento disease and it's really getting to Charlie... But nevertheless, they persist, and try Arnott's newest snack mashup. Between bites they debate cinema snack etiquette, and whether Charlie was taking the piss with the size of his backpack. Plus, a dive into the mailbag reveals a potential TOFOP time traveller! Keep up with all …

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The Unexplained: Explained - Spontaneous Human Combustion 41:28

2M ago41:28

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Welcome back to another session of the North East Australian Paranormal Society (NEAPS). This week, Charlie and Ben are looking into a phenomenon that has fascinated them both since childhood - Spontaneous Human Combustion (SHC). Why were we allowed to see graphic images of charred limbs as kids? Why are so many possible SHC cases in Ireland? Will …

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2 Guys 1 Cup AFL: Round 9, 2024 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

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Morale is low at 2G1C HQ with a shocking end to a Saints game making Charlie wonder what he's done to personally anger the footy gods. Is there a way for Wil and Charlie to get their teams to move to Byron Bay? Who is more hateable between Essendon and Carlton? Do we need a royal commission into Geelong's stadium? Plus, the mail bag reveals some ne…

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BONUS: TOFOP With Dave Anthony - 10 Years of The Dollop!! 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

One of TOFOP's oldest friends, Dave Anthony, joins Wil for a very special ep to celebrate 10 years of Dave's podcast The Dollop, and their upcoming live tour of Australia! Dave catches Wil up on a recent Dollop story he's invested in and one of the weirdest stories to come out of the 2024 US election. Wil returns the favour by filling Dave in on th…

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Commissioning Editor Kit Nevile joins us today! 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Today we have a special guest who we think will be of particular interest, especially to aspiring writers. Kit Nevile is a Commissioning Editor at publishers Canelo. He is particularly interested in thrillers, horror, and action/adventure books, and just so happens to be Steven’s editor! Before working at Canelo he was at Persephone Books and White…

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WILOSOPHY: Maria Bamford - I'm Just Trying To Enjoy Myself 1:50:50

2M ago1:50:50

1:50:50

"I'm just trying to enjoy myself" Over her almost 30 year career, Maria Bamford has made a name for herself as a singular voice in comedy. Whether you know her from her Netflix show Lady Dynamite, her guest roles on shows like BoJack Horseman and Arrested Development, or her many incredible stand-up specials - she's not a person you forget once you…

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